Landscapes of the Kimberley

“My husband and I camped at the Mitchell Falls a few years ago and were struck by its spiritual beauty. While exploring up-river from the falls we were lucky to observe a Northern Quoll and viewed wonderful rock art. I think it is wonderful that the Mitchell Plateau has not experienced any mammal extinctions since European arrival and we should be proud to advertise this fact to the world. The state government and Rio Tinto's decision now means this can be maintained.”

Kathie Drake, Fremantle, WA

The Mitchell Plateau is a place where native wildlife remains abundant and spectacular scenery and rare plants dominate the landscape. The Livistona Palms that form a vast forest on the Mitchell Plateau live for up to 280 years and grow to 25 metres tall. These palms are only found in the Kimberley and grow on the Mitchell Plateau, alongside 50 mammal species, 220 bird species and 86 species of reptiles and amphibians.